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Dan, Rebecca and Sam discuss the cars they are driving each week and then dive into some of the big topics of the auto industry including the technology, trends and personalities.

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    The Wheel Bearings podcast is an incredibly informative and detailed show that provides thorough discussions on all aspects of the automotive industry. Hosted by Sam, Rebecca, and Dan, the podcast offers practical advice, criticisms, and a wealth of knowledge on car technology, pricing, dealer behaviors, and industry news.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the dynamic between the hosts. The upbeat combo of Nicole and Nicole brings an enjoyable energy to the show, while Sam's soothing matter-of-fact delivery adds depth and expertise to the discussions. Their rapport is fantastic, creating a welcoming atmosphere for listeners. Additionally, each host brings their unique perspectives and backgrounds to the table, offering a comprehensive view of different topics.

    Another great aspect is the range of topics covered in each episode. Whether you want to hear about the latest features in an electric vehicle or get a critical evaluation of a new car model like the Ford Bronco Sport, this podcast has it all. They also include interviews with key industry figures to provide insights into design choices and current trends. Moreover, they take time in every episode to answer listener questions with thoughtfulness and kindness.

    However, one minor drawback mentioned by some listeners is occasional audio issues. While this does not detract from the valuable content itself, it can be slightly distracting for those seeking a polished listening experience.

    In conclusion, The Wheel Bearings podcast is a must-listen for car enthusiasts who want in-depth analysis and discussions on automotive technology and trends. With its knowledgeable hosts and engaging conversations, it offers a well-rounded experience with plenty of practical advice and entertaining moments. Whether you're looking for information on EVs or simply enjoy hearing passionate car enthusiasts discuss their favorite subject matter, this podcast will not disappoint.



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    Yes, Car Buying Still Sucks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025


    Robbie is under the weather this week so Nicole shares her thoughts on the 2025 Ford Explorer ST and then Sam discusses the Acura ZDX Type-S. While we get to drive new cars every week sometimes we also buy some for ourselves. This week, Nicole finally took delivery of her new Jeep Wagoneer S and… Read More »Yes, Car Buying Still Sucks

    Why Is High Temperature Cold?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025


    This week Nicole has been driving the new GMC Acadia AT4 while Sam had the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid featuring a Toyota hybrid powertrain. This week Ram held a technical deep dive on the new EREV Ramcharger pickup and we’ve got details. Mercedes-Benz is testing an EQS with semi-solid state batteries from Factorial Energy and Sam… Read More »Why Is High Temperature Cold?

    All The Weathers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025


    This week, Sam has driven the Genesis GV80 Coupe while Nicole had the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse. Nicole, Robbie and Sam all had a chance to drive the updated the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 including the off-roady XRT model. In the news this week, the General Services Administration has decided that federal government facilities don’t need… Read More »All The Weathers

    No Pop Ups!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025


    This week all three of our crew were in Palm Springs at various times to drive a new car that we’ll discuss next week. We did however discuss the Temu mid-century modern hotel with Ritz-Carlton prices that we stayed at. At home Sam drove the Toyota Crown Signia and Nicole had the Subaru Solterra. Volvo… Read More »No Pop Ups!

    Good And Bad Cold Weather Advice

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025


    Nicole is back after driving both the Hyundai Palisade and Kia K4 GT-Line turbo. Sam did some truck stuff with Hyundai’s trucklet, the 2025 Santa Cruz and Robbie has some tire feedback. Ford has confirmed its plans to offer extened range EV powertrains in large trucks and SUVs. Someone has developed a wide-body kit for… Read More »Good And Bad Cold Weather Advice

    Buy While You Can

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025


    This weekend Nicole is visiting her daughters and Robbie is taking care of a family medical emergency, so Sam is joined by Perry Stern and Stephanie Brinley. Stephanie has been driving a Toyota GR Corolla on winter tires and Perry has the new GMC Terrain. Sam drove a Honda Ridgeline Trailsport to Ohio to visit… Read More »Buy While You Can

    Swagoneer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025


    We finally drive the electric Jeep Wagoneer S along with the Hyundai Tucscon, Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabrio and VW Jetta

    Canoo Without A Paddle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025


    This week as we prepare for our next round of driving new cars, Nicole tells us about driving the Hyundai Ioniq6, Robbie fills in the details on the BMW Z4 as well as the Subaru WRX tS and Sam has the Chevrolet Blazer EV LT. Acura releases an image and name for its new electric… Read More »Canoo Without A Paddle

    Do You Want a Luxury Minivan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025


    We're back from CES having seen the Honda 0 Series, Afeela and Faraday's next hope for relevance plus we have NACTOY winners and an electric RV

    Live From Las Vegas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025


    This week, all 3 members of our crew are in Las Vegas from CES recording from separate hotel rooms with terrible wifi. Nicole finished her stint with the Buick Envoy, Robbie had the Land Rover Defender 130 and Sam had the new Infiniti QX80. In the news Faraday Future is still not dead somehow and… Read More »Live From Las Vegas

    Happy New Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2024


    In the final show of 2024, Nicole discusses her experiences with the Buick Enclave, while Robbie shares his Hyundai Ioniq 5 charging journey. News highlights include a potential Honda-Nissan-Mitsubishi merger, affordable electric vehicles from Toyota and Subaru, and a new safer EV chassis design from CATL. The team reflects on favorite drives and 2025 expectations.

    Wrangling Beagles

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024


    We’re catching up on some reviews this week with Nicole starting a 3 week stint in the Buick Enclave and Sam driving the Chevy Equinox EV and Rivian R1S. Last week Sam participated in Operation Frodo, where 20 journalists transported rescue beagles from Nebraska to the Pacific Northwest. Along the way, he drove the Kia… Read More »Wrangling Beagles

    Charging The Charger

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024


    This weeks show is a bit different. Robbie is dealing with some family stuff, Nicole is at DisneyWorld wedding and Sam is headed to Omaha for Operation Frodo so no regular review section until next week. Instead, Sam and Robbie recorded a discussion on the death of Cruise and the future of automated driving. Sam… Read More »Charging The Charger

    Tacos At Every Charger

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024


    This week, Robbie didn’t drive anything, but Nicole got time with the Ram 1500 RHO and Honda Civic Hybrid hatchback while Sam had the Kia Niro PHEV. At Art Basel Miami, Jaguar showed off its new design direction with the Type 00 Concept and it’s different. Toyota is taking advantage of its joint venture factory… Read More »Tacos At Every Charger

    Let’s Go Racing

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024


    This week Sam has been driving the Ford Ranger with the 2.7-liter V6 and Kia Carnival Hybrid. Nicole had the Toyota Tacoma and Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Robbie had the outgoing VW Tiguan. In the news, Acura has a new entry-level crossover, the ADX and Toyota is working on a new generation Celica. California’s governor… Read More »Let’s Go Racing

    Are Bad Font Choices A Bad Sign?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024


    The whole team is back this week with lots of LA Auto Show news. Nicole drove the Audi SQ8 around Los Angeles for the week. Robbie had the new Toyota Land Cruiser. In the news, Jaguar has launched new branding ahead of the reveal of concept version of its next new EV. Stellantis talked about… Read More »Are Bad Font Choices A Bad Sign?

    Be More Humane

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024


    Robbie at a gas station chicken sandwich and the results were predictable so it’s just Sam and Nicole both driving Hondas this week with Sam in the Prologue and Nicole in the Odyssey. In the news, automakers need to stop with electronic door switches, and while Teslas are generally safe in a crash, bad driver… Read More »Be More Humane

    Working for the WKNDR

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024


    Kia WKNDR conceptMercedes-Benz CLA previewVolvo EX30 arriving in America this yearMazda Iconic-SP to get produced2026 Cadillac Vistiq first lookCadillac XT4 to give way to new BoltBentley To Launch EV in 2026, delay full transition to 2035SEMA 2024 RoundupMercedes-AMG Electric SUVA2RL Roman’s New G-Wagen Wheel Bearings has launched a Patreon. If you like the show and… Read More »Working for the WKNDR

    We’ve Got The Buzz

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024


    This week Robbie and Sam both spent time driving the Volkswagen ID Buzz and came away surprisingly delighted. Sam also spent a week with the Toyota Land Cruiser while Nicole got to drive the 2025 Camry. In the news, VW is adding enhanced hazard alerts to its latest models and Polestar and Volvo finally have… Read More »We’ve Got The Buzz

    Scouting Mission

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024


    Hey everyone, we’re back with a standard episode this week. Unfortunately a family emergency came up at the last moment and Robbie couldn’t join us. Fortunately, our friend Perry Stern was able to step in and join Nicole and Sam. Perry was driving around in the new Subaru Forester while Nicole had the Hyundai Sonata… Read More »Scouting Mission

    Where’s The Plug?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024


    Hey everyone, this week’s show is a bit different. Sam is on his way to South Korea for the week, Nicole is visiting her daughter in Wisconsin and Robbie is Lake Tahoe for a gig with one of his bands. But rather than leave you with no content, we’ve got some material from the Nissan… Read More »Where’s The Plug?

    AI Stock Boondoggle

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024


    Nicole is back and she drove the Honda Prologue while Robbie spent more time with the GMC Hummer EV SUV and Sam had the VW GTi. Links 2025 Jeep Compass2025 Bronco Free Wheeling2025 Chevy Silverado EV UpdatesVolkswagen TayronMCity 2.0CyberCab2-seat robotaxisCarlos Tavares to retire in early 2026Stellantis EV price parityMore cheap EU EVsFisker reaches bankruptcy dealFisker… Read More »AI Stock Boondoggle

    What Is All-New?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024


    Nicole’s Saturday morning flight home from Venice was cancelled so she’ll be back next week. In the meantime, Chad Kirchner joins us to talk about what’s going on. Robbie has been driving the GMC Hummer EV SUV and Sam had the Mazda CX-70 and a weekend with the Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato. In the news, Mazda… Read More »What Is All-New?

    Simulated Engagement

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024


    Nicole is still riding the rails in Europe so Stephanie Brinley joins Robbie and Sam again. Stephanie has been driving the 2025 Lincoln Aviator and the Toyota Crown Signia. Robbie got to try out the new electric motorcycles from Can Am and Sam got some quality time with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. Sam also… Read More »Simulated Engagement

    ADAS Distractions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024


    As Nicole and her spouse are riding the rails in Europe, Tanya Gazdik is back with the Land Rover Defender 130 and the Mercedes-AMG SL63. Sam has thoughts about Ineos Grenadier and Robbie has something he can’t discuss until next week. Tanya and Sam drove the Polestar 3 this week and share their first impressions.… Read More »ADAS Distractions

    Touchscreen Vents Are Stupid

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024


    This week, Nicole has been driving the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus hybrid and Sam has the Toyota Highlander XSE 2.4T. Lucid held a technology day this week where they announced that the Gravity SUV will go into production in the 4th quarter complete with a J3400 charging port and a $50,000 midsize model is coming by… Read More »Touchscreen Vents Are Stupid

    Get Your Recalls Fixed

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024


    Wheel Bearings has launched a Patreon. If you like the show and would like to chip in toward the cost of producing and hosting it you can join at https://www.patreon.com/wheelbearingsmedia

    Hyundai Is Busy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024


    Robbie is sick this week and his voice is shot, so it’s just Sam and Nicole. Nicole has been driving the Subaru Ascent while Sam had the Lexus RX450h+ plug-in hybrid. Hyundai made lots of news this week at its investor day as well as during a drive program in California. Its new 3-row electric… Read More »Hyundai Is Busy

    Volvo’s Mikael Ljung Aust on Driver Understanding

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024


    Here’s a conversation that Sam had with Volvo senior technical leader Mikael Ljung Aust on the driver understanding system in the new EX90. The interview was originally published in the Patreon feed back in 2022 and then we forgot to publish here until now. With the first reviews of the EX90 coming in shortly, we… Read More »Volvo’s Mikael Ljung Aust on Driver Understanding

    Losing the Buzz

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024


    Robbie is back from Germany where he got to drive the updated Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo and he wants one. Nicole got to drive a pair of new Hyundai Santa Fes at home and at a family wedding. Meanwhile, Sam got surprisingly good efficiency from the latest edition of the VW ID4 but those window… Read More »Losing the Buzz

    Should Have Saved The Name

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2024


    Our regular lineup is back together, after a delayed arrival from Robbie. Robbie got to spend some time with the new Toyota Prius Prime while spending a couple of days in Detroit. Sam drove the Hyundai Kona Electric and Nicole has been in the latest Subaru Impreza RS and Mazda CX-90 since she last appeared.… Read More »Should Have Saved The Name

    No Fancy Brunch

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024


    While Nicole is off enjoying a fancy brunch with friends visiting from out of town, Robbie and Sam are again joined by Stephanie Brinley. Robbie has been driving the Ford Ranger Raptor while Steph spent time with the latest Honda Civic Hybrid and Genesis G70. Sam spent the week with the Kia EV6 GT-Line. In… Read More »No Fancy Brunch

    Declining Value Proposition

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2024


    Nicole is on the road this week so we have Perry Stern joining us a guest. Over the past couple of weeks Perry has been driving the Porsche 718 Boxster and the new 2025 Toyota Camry which now comes exclusively with hybrid power. Robbie took a road trip in the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Sam… Read More »Declining Value Proposition

    Manila Vanilla, It’s Yellow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2024


    This week, Sam is enjoying a much-deserved vacation, so we have Jill Ciminillo, managing editor for Pickup Truck + SUV Talk as a special guest. Jill drove the Acura TLX while Robbie had some time with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio, which he can drive but can't pronounce. Nicole was in the Toyota bZ4X which… Read More »Manila Vanilla, It’s Yellow

    Basically A Fast Economy Car

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024


    This week, Nicole is driving the refreshed Genesis GV80, Robbie had the Mercedes-Benz EQS sedan and BMW XM and Sam got to play with the Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally. In the news, Sam spotted Hyundai and Kia testing NACS/J3400 charging ports on an Ioniq 5 and EV6 at a Supercharger. Cadillac is putting a 55-inch… Read More »Basically A Fast Economy Car

    No Real Safety Benefit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024


    This week Sam has been driving the 2024 Ford F-150 Tremor. Nicole had the Mazda CX-70 and Robbie has just started on the Mercedes-Benz EQS For 2024, Toyota has improved the abysmal charging performance of the AWD bZ4X and Electrify America is piloting an 85% charge limit. Nissan has launched an off-roady-ish Rogue that now… Read More »No Real Safety Benefit

    It’s An Electric Flex

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024


    This week Robbie takes a road trip to southern California in the BMW i7, Nicole gets an unexpectedly eye-catching Ford Bronco Sport and Sam belatedly comes to the realization that the awesome Kia EV9 is basically an electric Ford Flex. Sam provides a follow-up on the 2025 Ram 1500 and its batteries. GM got a… Read More »It’s An Electric Flex

    It’s About The Style

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024


    This week Nicole is driving the Ford Maverick and Sam has the new Fiat 500e Nicole went to the Busan Motor Show in Korea last week to deliver an award to Kia. While there she got to see the new Kia EV3 and the little Hyundai Casper EV. GM Design has been posting images from… Read More »It’s About The Style

    1.6 Miles Of Copper

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2024


    This week in the garage, Nicole has been driving two cars that are basically the same but oh so different, the Buick Envista Avenir and the Porsche Cayenne GTS while Sam tries out some hands-off highway driving in the new 2025 Ram 1500 Limited. In th news, Lexus should soon be launching a successor to… Read More »1.6 Miles Of Copper

    Do You Need An AI Best Friend?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024


    This week, Nicole has been driving the Genesis GV60 Performance, Robbie spent time with the Ineos Grenadier and Quartermaster and Sam drove the Ford Mustang Dark Horse. Nicole also went on an electric off-road adventure with the Polaris Ranger EXP in Michigan’s Upper Penninsula and drove the new GMC Acadia. Sam went to the Stellantis… Read More »Do You Need An AI Best Friend?

    Plug-in Hybrids Are Or Are Not Fine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2024


    Robbie has the updated the Ford Mustang Mach-E with a lithium iron phosphate battery, Nicole has the Hyundai Sonata and Elantra N-Line and Sam has the 2024 Ford Ranger XLT. Ford is attacking the Pikes Peak Hillclimb with another EV, this time the Lightning Supertruck. Rivian has done its first major update the R1 series… Read More »Plug-in Hybrids Are Or Are Not Fine

    The Best EV Value

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024


    This week Robbie was carless but Nicole has to vehicles to tell us about, the Lexus TX 550h+ plug-in hybrid and the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison. Meanwhile Sam describes his disappointment with the Nissan Z Nismo, at least as a sports car for the street. We also have a first drive review of the new… Read More »The Best EV Value

    Too Heavy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2024


    Nicole is traveling again this week so it’s just the boys. Robbie had nothing to drive, but Sam hit the road to the MAMA Spring Rally at Road America #MAMA24SR in the Nissan Rogue AWD Platinum. We have a first drive review of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST First Edition and Sam shares some… Read More »Too Heavy

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    Two Transmissions in One

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024


    This week Nicole had a Chevy Blazer EV that had to go home early and a Hyundai Kona. Robbie drove the Fiat 500e and Sam drove the BMW 530i xDrive. Despite some recent skepticism because of the Supercharger layoffs at Tesla, EVgo is moving forward with installing J3400 connectors on its DC fast chargers. Rivians… Read More »Two Transmissions in One

    A Little Digital Kiss

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024


    Robbie is back from Japan and driving the BMW i5 M60. Nicole jumps from last week’s Suburban into the Nissan Altima and Sam had the Cadillac Lyriq with new better door handles and fully functional software. In the news, will Rivian partner with Apple on something? Infotainment, ADAS? Will the US impose 100% tarrifs on… Read More »A Little Digital Kiss

    The Girl In The Trunk

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2024


    As Robbie and his wife celebrate 18 years of marriage with a vacation in Japan, we’re joined this week by our friend Jill Ciminillo. Jill shares her thoughts on one of the most affordable new cars still offered for sale in the US, the Nissan Versa SR. Nicole hwas been driving something nearly large enough… Read More »The Girl In The Trunk

    Finding The Hidden Charge Port

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2024


    Nicole is back and she shares her impressions of driving a Lynk&Co 01 that she and her husband rented in France during their vacation. Robbie will have more to share next week about the BMW i5 and Sam has driven the Land Rover Defender 110 and Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray. In the news, the Ram TRX… Read More »Finding The Hidden Charge Port

    No Soap Please

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024


    Nicole is still cruising European rivers so it’s just the boys this week. Robbie drove the Range Rover Sport and used a Ford Transit to get his bands to Salt Lake City for a couple of shows (hence why there was no episode last week). Sam has been driving the Subaru CrossTrek Wilderness. In the… Read More »No Soap Please

    Still Too Much

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024


    This week Nicole and her husband compare the 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE to their 2022 model that they own. Robbie takes the Kia EV9 on a snowboarding trip and is unimpressed by the new Lincoln Nautilus. Sam drives the 2024 Polestar 2 dual motor performance model. Nicole shares her impressions of driving the updated Jeep… Read More »Still Too Much

    Faster Than Magma

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2024


    This week, friend of the show Perry Stern is filling in for Robbie and he’s been driving the Mercedes-AMG GLB. Nicole tries out the latest variant of Honda’s pickup truck the off-road-ish Ridgeline Trailsport and Sam has the Acura TLX Type-S. Perry went to the New York for the Auto Show this week and gives… Read More »Faster Than Magma

    Jumping Raptors

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024


    While Robbie is off doing some late winter snow boarding, Nicole and Sam are holding down the fort. Nicole has been driving Buick’s new entry level model, the Envista and the Hyundai Palisade. Meanwhile Sam had the new Toyota Prius Limited AWD and the very pricey Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV. Nicole gives a preview of the… Read More »Jumping Raptors

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